National Sports

As Alberta's COVID-19 cases rise, so does tension over world junior championship

Alberta's spike in COVID-19 infections and the virus's infiltration of Canada's team is concerning for the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton, according to a health and law expert and an epidemiologist.

Nov 26, 2020 3:48 PM Read more >

Woodbine Racetrack ends horse racing season after talks with provincial government

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment says it has officially cancelled the rest of its thoroughbred racing season following discussions with the Ontario government.

Nov 26, 2020 2:52 PM Read more >

Hockey history up for sale as 97-year-old Vancouver Millionaires sweater hits auction

VANCOUVER — A unique piece of hockey history is up for sale, with a rare Vancouver Millionaires sweater hitting the auction block.

Nov 26, 2020 12:52 PM Read more >

Canada might not compete at world figure skating championships - if they happen

TORONTO — If the world figure skating championships do go ahead in a bubble in March in Sweden, there is a good chance Canada won't be there.

Nov 26, 2020 12:41 PM Read more >

Thousands bid farewell to Maradona in Argentina amid clashes

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Tens of thousands of fans, many weeping but eager to honour Diego Maradona, filed past the coffin of Argentina's most iconic soccer star on Thursday.

Nov 26, 2020 10:38 AM Read more >

Toronto Raptors place seldom-used centre Dewan Hernandez on waivers

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Dewan Hernandez. Hernandez split last season between the NBA and Raptors 905 of the G League after Toronto selected him with the 59th pick of the 2019 draft.

Nov 26, 2020 10:03 AM Read more >